Production/Lab Manager – Brentford – £43k

My client is a prestigious British luxury brand, specialising in Bespoke Designer products.  In order to support their Warehouse and Storage Department to the highest standard, they are looking to strengthen the team. It is a great opportunity to get well-rounded, in-depth and stock management experience in an exciting industry and working environment. 

Your profile and responsibility:
Serves as a company leader, overseeing day-to-day operations and focusing on the long-term interests of the business. Pursues new business opportunities and manages functions such as company associations, employee activities and evaluations, and other matters that relate to a company’s operations. Plays an important role in marketing or corporate management.
 

The main duties include:
Production/Lab Manager – The Role

• Successfully manage the production teams.
• Direct and coordinate weekly activities consistent with established KPI’s, personal objectives and company policies.
• Identifies production and service risks and develop contingency strategies.
• Must continually challenge all current processes and implement improvements where identified. Manage methods to generate continuous improvement ideas, higher ROI and workflow optimisation whilst ensuring compliance with UK statutory requirements.
• Mentor, guide and manage performance for direct reports in line with company policy.
• Maximizes productivity and improves production staff flexibility with all available training programs.
• Follows targets and projects set by Operations Director.
• Provides Operations Directors and other department heads with operational information e.g. regular reporting on reject reasons/defects/types.
• Inputs to the annual budget and evaluates monthly costs to ensure they remain within budgetary limits.
• Works closely with Maintenance and QA Manager to improve quality and service.
• Works closely with customer service to avoid late jobs and maximise customer satisfaction.
• Keeps abreast of technological/optical developments and how these impact on the business
• Carrying out any other duties as requested or as is necessary with a willingness to be flexible with working hours to respond to the needs of the business.
• Responsible for ensuring employee, visitor, contractor, members of the public’s health and safety within the production area.
• Recruits for direct reports, with the right skills required for the open position and future cross training.

Lab Manager – Requirements

• Significant and demonstrable experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience of handling multiple tasks and projects within tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Significant and demonstrable experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience of working with different production methodologies e.g. LEAN manufacturing.
• Familiarity with optics’ quality and systems, concepts, practices and procedures is a strong plus
• Understanding of order processing & customer service operations.
• PC Literate

The Offer:

• Annual salary – Competitive 
• Annual holiday allowance of 28 days including bank holidays
• Normal Working Hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 5:30 pm
• Workplace pension scheme
• A fun and lively working environment based at our new headquarters in TW8 with a combined office, production site and a new recreation facility for staff.